Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested ten persons suspected of illegal mining.
A statement on Monday by the agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested in the Ogbomoso area of the state with six trucks fully loaded with lithium.
It said this followed credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction of solid mineral resources, particularly lithium, and the subsequent transportation of these resources to unknown destinations.
The EFCC stated that the suspects would be arraigned upon the conclusion of investigations.
According to the statement: “Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested ten suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
“The arrests followed credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in the illegal extraction of solid mineral resources in the state, especially lithium, and their evacuation to unknown destinations.
“The suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
